Evening entertainment ideas
Inspiration - 30.10.18
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Inspiration - 30.10.18
Your wedding’s evening entertainment is the ideal opportunity to let your imagination run wild to help you celebrate in a truly unforgettable way. Whether you have your heart set on live music, dancing, delicious food or maybe something else entirely, here are some great ideas to inspire your evening reception at Braxted Park.
If there’s one tried and tested evening entertainment method to give guests a good time, it’s music. Whether it’s a DJ getting the party started or a live band playing all your favourites, music is a surefire way to put smiles on faces, and our checkerboard dancefloor in the pavilion is the perfect place to dance the night away under our sparkling mirror ball!
Having a photo booth as evening entertainment for your wedding provides plenty of fun for you and your guests and the opportunity to re-live the moment once you flick through all the shots after the wedding! They are a great opportunity to get creative, too, with so many backdrops and props to choose from to help you make your evening reception unique. You can even go down the DIY route and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
Braxted Park has plenty of gardens and outdoor space for our couples to enjoy with their loved ones, so why not make the most of them with some garden games during your evening reception? Our garden games package is fun for guests of all ages and will keep them entertained as the sun goes down. How about keeping it classy with a spot of croquet, introducing a French feel with boule, or setting up a giant Jenga on the lawn?
You will likely have a photographer on hand to capture your wedding, but for something different, why not arrange live painting for your evening entertainment? Not only will it be incredible to see a snapshot of your day created before your very eyes, but it’ll also provide you with a unique keepsake from your day that you’ll treasure forever.
Add a bit of glitz and glamour, not to mention a dash of excitement, to your evening reception and introduce casino games to the party. Whether you fancy a flutter on the blackjack table or playing the odds on the roulette table, these will certainly entertain. And if your guests are dressed to the nines, they will look the part, too!
Your wedding day is all about those personal moments, and that doesn’t have to stop when day turns to night. Treating your guests to signature cocktails is a great way to mix things up and put your stamp on the celebrations. Choose a couple of tipples that match you and your partner’s personalities, or pick a drink that has special meaning to you as a couple, like an Aperol spritz from that city break in Rome or a mojito you enjoyed on your first date. You don’t have to stick to cocktails either. How about a gin or whisky bar where guests can choose their own mixers and garnishes? Or a DIY hot chocolate bar, perfect for creating cosy vibes on a winter wedding date.
And if you’re planning the perfect drink, you can’t forget delicious evening food to go with it! Braxted Park has plenty of different options for you to choose from which are sure to delight your guests. Our stone-baked pizzas are always a crowd-pleaser, or you can spice things up with crispy pork belly tacos or pulled lamb flatbreads. The treats keep coming, too, with our ‘Midnight Munchies’ package, just what you need when the party draws to a close.
When the sun goes down, there’s nothing like taking a break from the dancefloor by gathering around a fire pit and chatting with your nearest and dearest. It’s a great option for any season too – cosy up under blankets in the colder months or take a seat on hay bales for that casual summer feel. And if you really want to treat your guests, why not put s’mores on the menu and provide all they’ll need next to the fire pit?
A magician is a fantastic way to keep your guests having fun with your evening entertainment. You’ll be able to see the delight on loved ones’ faces, both young and old, as they witness sleight of hand before their very eyes, and you could even have the magician perform during your wedding breakfast to keep guests entertained while seated at the table.
A guest book is a staple at weddings and provides a wonderful reminder of the fun your loved ones had on your special day. But it can also be a form of evening entertainment if you mix things up a bit. How about providing an instant camera for guests to use and fill up a book with photos? A jigsaw puzzle that gets built throughout the night? Or Jenga pieces on which guests can write a personalised message? There are so many ways to get creative while ending your wedding with a treasured memento.
Depending on your guest list, there might be little ones to keep entertained too. A treasure hunt is bound to keep them happy and having fun, while ‘I Spy’ or a scavenger hunt around the venue will definitely go down a treat. A creche service will not only entertain the children but give parents the chance to let their hair down too.
If you have yet to see Braxted Park for yourself, we’d love to show you around. Simply give our friendly wedding team a call on 01621 770855. We very much hope to meet you soon.
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